Publication Details:

Medieval and Early Modern Armenian Studies is a biannual (two issues per year), peer-reviewed academic journal published in English, French, German, and Italian by the ''Matenadaran'' Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts. It encourages interdisciplinary research on medieval and early modern history and culture, with a particular emphasis on Armenian Studies.

Journal or Publication Title:

Matenadaran: Medieval and Early Modern Armenian Studies (MEMAS)

Date of publication:

2024

Volume:

1

Number:

1

ISSN:

e-3041-5063

Additional Information:

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Title:

Newly Discovered Miniature Fragments of the “Etchmiadzin Gospel Group”

Creator:

Manukyan, Seda

Contributor(s):

Editor-in-Chief Aram Topchyan ; Managing Editor Ani Shahnazaryan

Subject:

Art history

Uncontrolled Keywords:

Etchmiadzin Gospel ; Queen Mlk‘ē Gospel ; Lazaryan Gospel ; Matenadaran ; Mekhitarist Congregation ; Siwnik‘ ; manuscript fragments

Coverage:

159-179

Abstract:

The study of fragments attached to later manuscripts often brings to light the early stage of Armenian miniature art and creates a basis for new research. Of the over 11,000 Armenian manuscripts kept in the Matenadaran, more than 2,200 contain older fragments used as guard-leaves, of which around 300 are illuminated. Most miniatures are marginal, but there are also fragments containing early examples of Canon Tables and headpieces, as well as portraits of the Evangelists, saints, and military commanders. Rare examples of scenes from the Life of Christ have also been found.

Publisher:

Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts

Type:

Article

Format:

pdf

Other physical description:

fig.

Language:

en